Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo four hours 30 minutes ahead of Marseille.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MRS and CMB:
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
ر.ق. 1,256 is the lowest price for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,500. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MRS to CMB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from MRS to CMB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Of the departures from Marseille Provence Airport, 73.25% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Marseille to Marseille Provence Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Need a handy hotel close to MRS? If you're catching an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're coming in on a late Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and discover more of Colombo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Colombo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MRS to CMB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No journey is complete without experiencing Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
